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Implementation and evaluation of a pilot WHO community first aid responder training in Kinshasa, DR Congo: A mixed method study

Diango, Ken; Mafuta, Eric; Wallis, Lee A; Cunningham, Charmaine; Hodkinson, Peter.
African journal of emergency medicine (Print); 13 (4), 2023
Introduction: Prehospital care in many low- and middle-income countries is underdeveloped and needs strengthening for improved outcomes. Where formal prehospital care systems are under development, integration of a layperson first responder programme may help improve access for those in need. The World H...
Prehospital Care, Emergency Medical Services, First Aid, d0607310, d0031500, d0062950, d0087220, d0099340, d0149440
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Childhood seizures: assessment of the knowledge, attitude and home interventions among patients attending a paediatric outpatient clinic in Nigeria

Wonodi, W; Onubogu, U C.
The Nigerian Health Journal; 23 (3), 2023
Most seizures in children occur outside the hospital and effective first aid would protect individuals from harm. Study assessed the knowledge, attitude and home-based interventions for childhood seizures.Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted from 1stJune to...
Attitude to Health, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Crisis Intervention, First Aid, Cross-Sectional Studies, Seizures
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Evaluation des connaissances théoriques des étudiants en médecine sur les gestes de premiers secours en République Démocratique du Congo

Katsioto, Agnes Kavira; Sikakulya, Franck Katembo; Mustafa, Shaffi Mumbere; Sivulyamwenge, Amos Kaghoma; Masumbuko, Claude Kasereka.
African journal of emergency medicine (Print); 12 (4), 2022
Introduction: La République Démocratique du Congo fait régulièrement face à plusieurs urgences sanitaires. La présence des médecins en première ligne dans la riposte y est un phénomène spontané. Des lacunes ont été identifiées dans la connaissance des premiers secours au sein de la populati...
First Aid, Emergency Treatment, Gestures, Schools, Students, Medical, Teaching
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